Car Accidents

Mark Roman | January 7, 2023 | Car Accidents

Children these days are on the go with school and family and extracurricular activities. In addition to driving with their parents, a child could ride on the bus or with another family member, friend, or another adult who has permission to drive them.   In one recent year, 607 children 12 and younger who were passengers… read more

Mark Roman | January 3, 2023 | Car Accidents

According to the most recent data available from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were over 360,000 motor vehicle accidents of all types in 2022. This means that every month, more than 30,000 accidents occur on and near Florida roadways. The factual circumstances surrounding each of these collisions may differ,… read more

Mark Roman | November 6, 2022 | Car Accidents

Car accidents are unfortunately inevitable in our fast-paced world. Typical causes of car accidents in Florida are distracted driving, drunk driving, and speeding.  Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to car insurance. This means that if you are in a car accident that involves another car, a truck, a motorcycle, or even an… read more

Mark Roman | October 29, 2022 | Car Accidents

A recent article in Scientific American analyzed whether red light cameras actually make streets safer. Using available data, the article concluded that while red light cameras, which automatically take photographs of drivers who run red lights, did reduce the incidence of red light violations, their overall effect on safety was questionable.  Specifically, the article found… read more

Mark Roman | October 3, 2022 | Car Accidents

Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles due to flooding and high winds. These storms cost Americans billions of dollars each year, and Hurricane Ian is predicted to be one of the most expensive storms in U.S. history. Continue reading to learn what you should do with a damaged car… read more

Mark Roman | September 26, 2022 | Car Accidents

Florida law requires any driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or property damage over $500 to report the accident to the local police department. Florida Highway Patrol may respond to the accident scene and prepare an accident report. You may need a copy of this report to help with your insurance… read more

Mark Roman | August 30, 2022 | Car Accidents

If you have small children, one fun rite of passage for traveling is graduating from a car seat to a booster seat and finally to an adult seat belt. Giving up the car seat for good is an exciting time for children since it means they “aren’t babies anymore.”  But for parents, it’s more important… read more

Mark Roman | August 17, 2022 | Car Accidents

Sometimes, you can do everything right and still end up in an accident. Maybe a distracted driver rear-ends you. Maybe someone blew through a red light and T-bones you.  Whatever the case, you probably know that the right move is to pull over and exchange insurance information with the other driver. But what happens if… read more

Mark Roman | August 11, 2022 | Car Accidents

Allstate is one of the largest car insurance companies in the United States. Many drivers in Florida have Allstate as their insurance provider.  Unfortunately, insurance companies have a poor reputation for treating accident victims fairly. They use various strategies to reduce the cost of car accident claims. Therefore, it can be challenging to receive compensation… read more

Mark Roman | July 27, 2022 | Car Accidents

One of the most common causes of collisions in Florida is brake checking. Brake-checking accidents put drivers and others on the road in unnecessary danger. If you’ve suffered a brake-checking car accident and you’re unsure of what to do next, consult with a car accident attorney in Florida. A lawyer has the experience and knowledge… read more